Sermons from January 2025

What happens when your best efforts aren’t enough? When all your hard work, planning, and expertise still leave you empty-handed? In this sermon on John 21:1-14, Jesus’ disciples, are forced to confront what comes next for them. They try to return to their former lives and are faced with the stark limits of self-reliance when their nets come up empty. But far from a…

What if the most extraordinary claim in history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ—was supported by extraordinary evidence? What if “Doubting Thomas”, a man much maligned for his lack of faith, actually shows us the integrity of honest questioning and the transformative power of encountering the risen Christ. In John 20:24–31, we see how Jesus meets Thomas in…

Ever wondered what truly sets Christianity apart? In John 20:1–18, we encounter the breathtaking moment that changed everything: the resurrection of Jesus. Journey with us through Mary Magdalene’s surprise encounter at the empty tomb, Peter and John’s hurried investigation, and the incredible realization that death has been conquered. Discover how this single event—Christ…

“Famous Last Words”, it has been said, can give us an insight into the life and legacy of a person. Summarizing a life can always be challenging, but doing so through your own words is a powerful and significant thing. In John 19:28-37, Jesus speaks his last words from the cross — “It is finished”. What at first must have sounded like a cry…